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Celebrity Homes
Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim
A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the market with a price guide of $2.4-$2.64 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Building approval drop adds more fuel to the housing crisis
The housing crisis across the country could get worse after building approvals dropped to their lowest level in a decade, according to experts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are renters being forgotten with the focus on mortgage holders?
Despite the ongoing attention on mortgage holders getting hit with higher interest rates, renters are actually the ones that are far worse off according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market
Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a new property report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The big four banks pass on the latest rate hike
There’s no relief in sight for borrowers, with all big four banks announcing they will pass on the latest 25 basis point rate hike.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Developing a team of auctioneers with the skill to handle anything
A focus on mentoring and working as a team has been credited with helping AuctionWORKS' auctioneers develop the skills to handle the plethora of situations auction day throws at them and generate the best results for clients.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The force is strong in this Star Wars-themed property
Star Wars fans could be the talk of the Galactic Empire with this one-of-a-kind, block of land that comes with DA approval for a home that is built like a Star Wars-themed spaceship.
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Celebrity Homes
Fit for royalty: King Charles III’s property portfolio
King Charles III, who recently ascended to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, has taken possession of an impressive collection of royal residences and palaces.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why real estate agents can’t “bury their head in the sand” with AI
In less than six months, Chat GPT has exploded onto the scene and has changed the way businesses all around the world are operating.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Confidence returns to the property market
Confidence is slowly returning to property markets across the country, with demand for quality properties still remaining high according to experts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The rate debate: 55 per cent of experts expect a rate rise
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding rates steady last month and inflation appearing to reach a peak, 55 per cent of experts think the board will hike the cash rate again at the May meeting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp duty and find a more effective solution such as a land tax.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise
Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in the March quarter for the first time in a year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas it is falling dramatically.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Half of households dip into savings to pay the bills
Households are being forced to dip into their nest eggs and even their kid's savings to try and cover the surging cost of living.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back
Affordable regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of locations experiencing a market bounce back, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Commercial real estate sector resilient amid challenging conditions
Commercial property markets remained resilient this year despite higher interest rates hurting demand, according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Queensland regions where homes are under $500,000
Despite surging immigration and tight supply, it’s still possible to find a home in Queensland for under $500,000, according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Young Australians left with just $13 a day as rents soar
Students and young Australians are being hit hard by the ongoing rental crisis, with new data showing that they are being forced to live on a “ridiculous” $13 a day.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Essential workers paying two-thirds of their income on rent
Soaring rents across the country are hitting essential workers hard, with a new report finding they are paying two-thirds of their income on rent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New dwelling commencements near decade low
New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new supply in the pipeline will exacerbate the housing crisis.
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Elite Agent
Real estate businesses need all-encompassing solutions in light of Latitude hack
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly common, with high-profile data breaches affecting some of the country's largest companies including lender Latitude Financial, which has now put the real estate industry on notice.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The real estate downturn hits the Metaverse
A couple of years ago the Metaverse was hot property, but just like in the real world, virtual real estate is also in decline.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rates and population growth lead to extreme property price swings
Falling interest rates, a rising population and demand for better-quality homes are some of the main reasons for the large swings in home prices across New Zealand according to a new paper.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth rent rises a “certainty” amid tight supply
Rents have jumped 17 per cent across Greater Perth since April 2022, with house price rents in Morley and Scarborough the hardest hit.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney ranks 6th for luxury property rental growth
Prime rents in Sydney surged 6.7 per cent in 2022, placing the city at number six on the list of luxury property markets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New laser beam technology to improve building inspections
Building inspectors could soon be shooting laser beams in a bid to create faster and more effective inspections for buyers, according to new research.
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Elite Agent TV
Sam Paton: Planning for success
When Ray White Glenelg Sales Executive Sam Paton moved to Adelaide to start his real estate career, he had no contacts and no relationships. What he did have was an incredible work ethic and the drive to achieve something big.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
5000 rental properties lost to the WA market in the past 12 months
The number of rental properties in WA continues to fall as investors flee the state after a number of tough years.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Luxury home with James Bond-style shark tank for sale
If you’ve ever hoped to live like a Bond villain, then this luxury home in Sydney’s Kangaroo Point could fit the bill as it comes with its very own shark tank.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-rent could boost housing supply by 150,000
Cutting government taxes on build-to-rent developments could lead to an increase of 150,000 new rental properties over the next 10 years, according to a new study.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ryan Serhant expands into six new markets
While other US brokerages have been cutting back amid a widespread market slowdown, celebrity agent Ryan Serhant has been busy expanding.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Couples moving in together sooner to save on rising housing costs
New couples are moving in together faster and leaving the romance at the door, in a bid to try and save on the escalating cost of housing.
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